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E-scooters on footpaths
E-scooters have been banned from footpaths since 5 November 2019 and may only be ridden on cycling paths and Park Connectors. Fines up to S$2,000; only UL2272-certified devices are allowed.
- Status
- Restricted
- Country
- Singapore
- Category
- Activities & Laws
- Banned since
- 2019-11-05
- Last checked
- 01/11/2026
E-scooters have been banned from footpaths in Singapore since 5 November 2019. Riders can only use them on cycling paths and Park Connectors. Riding an e-scooter on a footpath can lead to a fine of up to S$2,000 and/or up to three months in jail.
Key facts
- Status: restricted; banned on footpaths, allowed on cycling paths and Park Connectors
- Footpath ban: 5 November 2019 (advisory period until 31 December 2019)
- Footpath fine: up to S$2,000 and/or three months’ jail
- Safety rule: only UL2272-certified devices may be used on public paths
- Non-compliant device fine: up to S$5,000 and/or three months’ jail for first-time offenders
Why did Singapore ban e-scooters on footpaths?
E-scooters became popular around 2013, and accidents with pedestrians rose quickly. In September 2019, an elderly cyclist died after a collision with a personal mobility device rider on a footpath in Bedok, which was believed to be the first death from such a collision. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced the footpath ban weeks later. The government later said accidents involving e-scooters on public paths fell by about 30% after the ban.
What is the UL2272 rule?
UL2272 is a fire-safety standard for electric mobility devices. E-scooter battery fires in homes were a growing problem, so since 1 July 2019 retailers have not been allowed to sell non-certified devices for use on public paths. Non-certified e-scooters were deregistered and can no longer be used on public paths at all. LTA offered owners S$100 to dispose of non-compliant devices early.
Are other devices banned from footpaths?
Yes. The ban was later extended to other motorised personal mobility devices such as hoverboards and electric unicycles. E-scooter riders must also be at least 16, register their devices and pass a theory test to ride on cycling paths.
Singapore has strict rules for public spaces and transport, from eating and drinking on the MRT to the Orchard Road smoking ban. See them all on the Singapore bans page.
General information, not legal advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are e-scooters banned in Singapore?
Not completely. Since 5 November 2019 they have been banned from footpaths, but riders can use cycling paths and Park Connectors.
What is the fine for riding an e-scooter on a footpath?
Up to S$2,000 and/or up to three months in jail.
What is UL2272?
A fire-safety standard. Only UL2272-certified motorised devices may be used on public paths; using a non-compliant device can lead to a fine of up to S$5,000.